Biblical Studies

The MA in Biblical Studies degree is offered in a cohort model where students stay together as a group throughout three years of study, taking weekly evening classes and one-week intensive courses. The program offers a general program in biblical studies based on the English text with special emphasis upon the literature, interpretation, and themes of the whole Bible.

Program Description

The program helps the student to explore the biblical text within both its historic contexts and its use in modern worldwide contexts. It is designed primarily as a terminal degree for students who seek in-depth knowledge of Scripture in order to strengthen their Christian service as ordained and non-ordained leaders in local congregations, parachurch organizations or missionary agencies.

The program also is appropriate for Christians in various marketplace vocations who seek a solid biblical foundation for the work in which they are engaged. It is not intended for those who plan to pursue formal academic studies on the doctoral level. Knowledge of the biblical languages is not required.

 Cohort Sequence  

Course number, title

Semester

Dates

Time

YEAR ONE

 

 

 

Program Orientation Session

Fall 2012

Tues., Aug 28, 2012

6:30-9:30 pm

BITH 537, Old Testament I: Pentateuch & Historical Books (4)

Fall 2012

Tues., Sept. 4 -Tues., Dec. 18, 2012

6:30-9:45 pm

Fall Break – No class

Fall 2012

Tues., October 23, 2012

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BITH 568, Foundations for Biblical Interpretation (2)

P-Term 2013

Thur., Jan 10, Fri. Jan. 11, Sat Jan 12

8:00-5:00

BITH 538, Old Testament II: Prophets & Wisdom Books (4)

Spring 2013

Tues., Jan. 15 -May 7, 2013

6:30-9:45 pm

Spring break – No class

Spring 2013

Tues, Mar 12, 2013

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BITH 565, Christian Theology (4)

Summer 2013

Mon-Sat, July 8-13, 2013

8:00-5:00

YEAR TWO

 

 

 

BITH 544, New Testament I: Jesus & Gospels (4)

Fall 2013

Tues, Sep 3 – Tues, Dec 17, 2013

6:30-9:45 pm

Fall Break—No class

Fall 2013

Tues, Oct 22, 2013

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BITH 625, World Christian Perspectives (2)

P-Term 2014

Thurs, Jan 9; Fri, Jan 10; Sat, Jan 11, 2014

8:00-5:00

BITH 545, New Testament II: Acts to Revelation (4)

Spring 2014

Tues, Jan 14 – Tues, May 6, 2014

6:30-9:45 pm

Spring Break – No class

Spring 2014

Tues, Mar 11, 2014

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BITH 569, Christian Traditions (4)

Summer 2014

Mon, July 7 - Sat, July 12, 2014

8:00-5:00

YEAR THREE

 

 

 

BITH 536, OT Book Study (4)

Fall 2014

Tues, Sep 2 – Tues, Dec 16, 2014

6:30-9:45 pm

Fall Break – no classes

Fall 2014

Tues, Oct 21, 2014

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Ministry Integration Course (2)

P-Term 2015

Thurs, Jan 8; Fri, Jan 9; Sat, Jan 10, 2015

8:00-5:00

BITH 546, NT Book Study (4)

Spring 2015

Tues, Jan 13 – Tues, May 5, 2015

6:30-9:45 pm

Spring break – no classes

Spring 2015

Tues, Mar 10

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BITH 673, Christian Ethics (4)

Summer 2015

Mon, July 6 – Sat, July 11, 2015

8:00-5:00

BITH 692, Comprehensive Exam (0)

Summer 2015

TBA

TBA

 

 

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